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AXM-E0004 - Art & Media Thesis Seminar, Lecture, 4.9.2024-12.2.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, students

  • know the thesis requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • will be able to apply knowledge and skills acquired previously to advance their thesis.
  • will be able to develop their argumentation, presentation and feedback skills in their peer environment.
  • will be able to contextualise their thesis work and process within a specific area of their professional field in arts, media and culture, or across other fields.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 12.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Patrizia Costantin, Heli Rekula, Markku Reunanen, Miikka Junnila, Annakaisa Kultima, Rupesh Vyas, Taneli Tuovinen, Tiina Pusa, Tomi Slotte Dufva, Hanna Timonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This compulsory MA Art and Media joint course, the Art and Media Master’s Thesis Seminar, supports students in the development and on-time completion of their MA thesis through a series of lectures, assignments and tasks. 

    In case of specific and exceptional circumstances (for example, a student is undertaking exchange studies abroad or is doing an internship in the autumn semester of their second year, etc.), there is the possibility to complete the course independently over period I, II and III. Contact the Art and Media Thesis Seminar responsible teachers to discuss independent completion of this course.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments according to each major.

    Minimum 80% attendance. Details on evaluations methods and criteria in MyCourses. 

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h

    76h of contact teaching

    1. Joint sessions (lectures, presentation, activities) for all programme students;

    2. Major-level seminars, independent and group work in smaller groups

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    See MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring III
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring III

    Registration:

    Minimum amount of participants 8
    Maximum amount of participants 110. Registration for Courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture
    https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts

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